Flying from Larnaca Airport (LCA) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Larnaca Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Valletta is one hour behind Larnaca and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from seven weekly Larnaca Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flights. The 11:25 departure with Emirates is the earliest available. Emirates operates the latest service of the day at 12:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your LCA to MLA flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Flying into Valletta (and then exploring more of Malta!) is a cinch with Emirates. This popular airline has direct flights from Larnaca Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
Emirates is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a dependable 90.16% of services arriving on schedule, Emirates has the best on-time performance for LCA to MLA flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Larnaca Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between LCA and MLA:
Athens International Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Larnaca Airport (LCA) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
R 1,243 is the lowest price for a one-way Larnaca Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,454. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from LCA to MLA by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Larnaca Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LCA to MLA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Larnaca Airport (LCA)
Larnaca Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from LCA reach their destination on time.
Larnaca Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Larnaca. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Larnaca Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to LCA:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you have a late Larnaca Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near MLA:
Follow your own route with a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and find adventure across Valletta and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Luqa Malta International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Larnaca Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Valletta. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Larnaca Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport for August if you want to visit Valletta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LCA to MLA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many cities in Malta waiting to be explored after you've seen Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.
Around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta, Qormi is another favourite stop in Malta. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri.